Episcopal Diocese of Albany

Business Office: 68 South Swan Street - Albany, NY 12210 - (518) 465-4737
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center: 575 Burton Road - Greenwich, NY 12834 - (518) 692-9550

April 27, 2009

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Pre-convention Information Meetings. The schedule for the pre-convention information meeting has been modified. Here is the new schedule. All begin at 7 PM.

Mon, 4 May - St. Mark’s, Malone (N. Adirondack & St Lawrence Deaneries)

Tue, 5 May - Christ Church, Cooperstown (Susquehanna & W. Mohawk Deaneries)

Wed, 6 May - Cathedral of All Saints (Hudson & Metropolitan Deaneries)

Mon, 11 May – Church of the Messiah, Glens Falls (S. Adirondack & U. Hudson Dearneries)

Confirmation Retreat—Taking the Leap of Faith

Dates: May 15 th to May 17 th; Check in: 7 pm Friday night. Leave after lunch Sunday

Place: Christ the King Spiritual Life Center, Greenwich NY at Beaver Cross Camp

Cost: $89 per person (adult and student)

Cost includes lodging in youth cabins, meals and all materials.

Scholarships available for youth; please call Beaver Cross office ( 518 )692-9550 ext 303

Ages: 12 through 18 (student discussion groups will be divided by age group)

What is the weekend for ? The weekend is to introduce youth to the sacrament of Confirmation and to help them develop a personal relationship with God. Some of the topics we will cover:

+ The meaning of Confirmation

+ Your personal relationship with God

+ Personal testimonies

+ Prayer and worship

+ Your role as a member in the body of Christ

+ Instructed Eucharist on Sunday morning

Additional information for churches is available on the diocesan website with the registration materials.

Print out and mail downloadable registration form at the diocesan website: http://www.albanyepiscopaldiocese.org/

Questions? Call Tina Mitchell, Youth Director at (518) 692-9550 ext 303

Convention Weekend Coffee House Talent. If you have musical talent and would like to be part of the Coffee House entertainment at the TeePee on Saturday evening of Convention Weekend, please contact Fr Marty Wendell atwendell217@gmail.com , wendellm@nehealth.com , 518-753-4502, or 888-762-2523.

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